US EditionPublix recalls baby food for potential lead contamination
- On May 9, 2025, Publix voluntarily pulled its GreenWise baby food containing pear, kiwi, spinach, and pea from shelves across the eight states it serves after tests indicated possible lead contamination.
- The recall came after routine testing identified potential elevated lead levels, and Publix informed federal food safety authorities prior to voluntarily removing the product.
- The affected product is a 4-ounce plastic pouch made by Bowman Andros LLC, distributed in 1,404 stores located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
- Maria Brous, Publix’s Director of Communications, confirmed that all items suspected of contamination have been pulled from the shelves as a precaution to ensure customer safety.
- There have been no reported illnesses to date, and consumers may return the recalled pouches with a Best If Used By date of November 1, 2025, for a full refund.
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Urgent recall for baby food over fears of lead contamination
Baby food sold in eight US states has been recalled by the supermarket chain Publix (Picture: Getty Images) Pouches of baby food has been recalled for possibly being contaminated with lead. The American supermarket chain Publix stated it is recalling 4-ounce plastic pouches of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food because they have ‘the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead’. The supermarket chain based in Lakeland, F…
Publix recalls baby food for potential lead contamination
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Publix is voluntarily recalling a specific flavor of GreenWise baby food packets due to a potential lead contamination. The affected product is the GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food packet with a best by date of 11/01/2025. Photo courtesy of Publix Super Markets The baby food was sold in all eight states where the company operates: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee an…
Publix voluntarily recalls GreenWise pear, kiwi, spinach and pea baby food pouches due to lead
Publix Super Markets said it has voluntary recalled its GreenWise pear, kiwi, spinach and pea baby food pouches distributed to Publix grocery stores in the companys eight-state operating area. The supermarket chain said its product is sold in 4-ounce plastic pouches and has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelve…
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